- BGG rank
- BGG #4,978
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Deadline
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rules assistance for Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest is an expansion for Wizards of the Wild released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Adam West and Dan Schnake and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: The Wizards of the Wild ventured deeper into the forest! Exotic creatures from across the globe and strange magically charged artifacts add new special abilities to your Wizards, playing off opponents and creating a brand new experience! The Forbidden Forest Expansion adds brand new cards including the new familiar card type, new spells and new challenges to Wizards of the Wild! Familiars are special, double-sided cards with TWO abilities. The new FLIP mechanic lets you use one side of the card, and then activate the more powerful scoring side to rack up the points! The Forbidden Forest expansion also includes new spells and challenges that work with the familiars and the base game to create new combos!
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Questions and answers
Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest is 30–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest are: Adam West and Dan Schnake. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Wizards of the Wild: Forbidden Forest as an expansion for Wizards of the Wild. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Wizards of the Wild to use it. Check that your edition of Wizards of the Wild is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.